September 2nd

So today is my nieces 3rd birthday. Three years ago we weren't sure poor thing was even going to make it. First it took my sister in law forever to even get pregnant. She went through treatments for months before they had to do AI. To insure it took, they did two. They both took but the other baby only made it maybe 8 weeks. The whole pregnancy was high risk.

Reagan was born at 30 weeks and only weighed 2lbs and 15oz. Such a tiny little think.

Being early and small wasn't her only problem. She was born with Tracheoesophageal fistula: An abnormal passage between the esophagus and trachea. Also associated with Esophageal atresia: A incomplete formation of the esophagus. Luckily it could be fixed by surgery, but she had to get up to 4lbs before the operation. And afterwards she had to have a feeding tube in her stomach.

She was in LeBonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis for over three months. On Nov. 22, 2007, the night before thanksgiving, the were able to bring her home. It was a difficult few months for them because the poor thing still couldn't get all her feedings through a bottle.

The first year was tough, but by her first birthday, you'd never know anything was wrong with her when she was born. You can't really even see the scar on her tummy where her tube used to be. She is a normal and happy little girl.

First Bday

2nd Bday

Sure the doctor's say she'll always cough more than other children and she came down with a case of pneumonia earlier this year. Today on her 3rd birthday she is our family's little miracle child. I always knew my mom was watching out for us. She wasn't ready to have her grand baby with her in heaven.

And by the way my brother and sister in law have an almost 6 month old now too. The had no complications with getting pregnant or other wise with the second baby. They are one lucky couple.

Reagan with baby sister Kylie in April

Bday party is Sunday. I'll post more pics next week.